Weekly Eater: Toronto food events for October 8 to 14

Magnus Nilsson, whose Fäviken has been called “the most daring restaurant in the world,” is at the Cookbook Store on Thursday (Image: Bruno Cordioli)

Monday October 8

Monday Night Dinners at Local Kitchen and Wine Bar: Every Monday night, Local Kitchen serves up a $40 prix fixe menu of Italian fare with half-price wine bottles and no corkage fee. 1710 Queen St. W., 416-534-6700. Find out more »

Brewer’s Backyard—Torontoberfest: Brewer’s Backyard celebrates Oktoberfest for their final event of the year. Wvrst will be serving up their tasting sausages alongside beer from Beau’s. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave. Find out more »

Workshop—Preserving III: Third in a series of four classes in which Christine Manning talks you through safe canning practices and the process of preserving the freshness of summer and fall. Tonight, learn to pickle carrots and cauliflower. The Depanneur, 1033 College St., 416-828-1990. Find out more »

Thursday October 11

Little India Food and Cultural Walking Tour:Learn about Indian culture and explore the restaurants, markets and food shops of this neighbourhood with the Culinary Adventure Company. 416-565-1730. Find out more »

Premium Knife Skills: The chefs of Dining In Chez Vous teach you how to slice, dice and chop using premium equipment to create top-quality dishes. The entry fee buys participants a Santoku knife, a paring knife, a peeling knife and a wooden cutting board from Wüsthof-Trident. Kingsway LCBO, 2946 Bloor St. W., 416-239-3065. Find out more »

Book Launch—Faviken by Magnus Nilsson: The Cookbook Store hosts an onstage interview followed by a Q&A and book signing with Magnus Nilsson, whose Swedish restaurant was described by Bon Appétit as “the most daring restaurant in the world.” George Ignatieff Theatre, Trinity College, U of T, 15 Devonshire Pl., 416-920-2665. Find out more »

Oktoberfest in the Square: The Shops at Don Mills host a four-day Oktoberfest celebration with live music, a variety of beers and German delicacies like Bavarian sausage and pretzels, provided by Bier Markt. October 11-14. The Shops at Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Rd., 416-447-0618. Find out more »

Behind the Scenes of Bestellen’s Menu: Come and meet Rob Rossi, executive chef of Bestellen, and get a first-hand look at what goes into creating his menu. Victorinox Swiss Army, 95 Bloor St. W., lower level, 416-929-9889.

Toronto Chocolate Festival: Need to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this gloriously chocolate-filled festival, returning for its seventh year. From October 13 to November 4, attend a variety of decadent events and tastings. Various locations. Find out more »

Stop Market Café: Enjoy a weekly meal sourced from ingredients found at the adjacent farmers’ market. Proceeds from sales at the café are reinvested in The Stop’s programs.8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Green Barn, 601 Christie St. Find out more »

Chocolate and Cheese Crawl: Why choose one when you can have both? ChowBella Culinary Experiences hosts a chocolate and cheese tour of King and Queen West’s food shops. Find out more »

Hands in the Bowl: The Evergreen Brick Works invites children (ages four to seven) and their caregivers to roll up their sleeves and learn how to mix, grate, mash and then eat their delicious creations—using only their hands. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave. Find out more »

Mariposa’s Lobsterfest Cruise: Enjoy the spirit of the Maritimes with Mariposa’s three-hour cruise of the Toronto Harbour, featuring a traditional East Coast–style lobster dinner. 416-203-0178. Find out more »

Culture.licious Presents Yugoslavian-Bosnian Cooking With Aleks: After enduring the Bosnian war, Aleks moved to Canada with her family. She shares her culture here by making food from family recipes. During her class, you will learn the personal techniques to make her delicious pastry dishes such as burek and apple strudels. Whole Foods Market Square One, 155 Square One Dr., Mississauga, 416-571-5864. Find out more»

Sunday October 14

Lettuce Wrap Night at Chantecler: Chantecler is offering lettuce wraps with meats, assorted pickles and condiments for $19 per person until 1 a.m.—or the food runs out. Chantecler, 1320 Queen St. W., 416-628-3586.Find out more »